Seasonal Research Assistant

7 days ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Nutrien Full time

This is a seasonal position from April to November 2023 or April to September, 2023.


At Nutrien, our Purpose is to
grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values.

Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong.

We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.


Working at Nutrien Ag Solutions will provide you an opportunity to help us _Feed the Future, _and grow your career.


As a seasonal member of our Research, Development, and Innovation team, you will learn how new crop varieties are developed in Western Canada and gain experience in agronomy and crop breeding as you assist with the field evaluation of experimental varieties and breeding materials.

You will also gain practical experience working with farm machinery and driving a truck and trailer.

What you will do:

  • Seed cleaning, seed treatment and setup of seeding envelopes
  • Operating small plot field equipment such as tractors and tillage tools
  • Driving a truck and trailer to move equipment between sites
  • Taking subsamples in a small plot combine
  • Equipment calibration and maintenance
  • Assisting technicians, agronomists and plant breeders with other duties as required
  • Some travel may be required

What you will bring:

  • Able to work outdoors
  • A valid Class 5 driver's license
  • Small plot field trial experience and/or agricultural or farm experience is an asset but not required
  • Mechanical aptitude with farm machinery is an asset but not required
The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn suggested does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.


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